The Copper Scrap prices listed below are city averages paid by scrap yards in Houston, Texas, United States.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.32 | 3.32 | 3.32 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.06 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) Scrap | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| #3 Roofing Copper Scrap | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 3.42 | 3.42 | 3.42 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Bronze Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 2.87 | 2.87 | 2.87 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Copper Turnings Scrap | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.43 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire Scrap | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| THHN Scrap | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.48 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2023-05-22 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.95 | 1.95 | 1.95 | USD/LB | 2023-05-05 |
| #1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN) | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 2023-05-05 |
| #2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2023-05-05 |
| Extension Cord Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 2023-05-05 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2023-01-05 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 | USD/LB | 2022-11-15 |
| Cu Yokes Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2022-11-15 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 2019-07-31 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 2019-07-31 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2019-07-31 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 2019-07-31 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2019-06-18 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2019-06-18 |